Northern Drift (2020)

Northern Drift (2020) poster

Europe's far north, where Russia and Norway meet, is one of the least populated areas in the world. Nevertheless human intervention is visible in almost every breathtaking vista Alexis Destoop recorded. Cold, calm footage of snowfields, bodies of water, industry and research stations pass by, while a narrator from the near future reports on an investigation whose object remains concealed. In the meantime he reflects on the border as a political construct, the intangible, mythical power of nature and the expansion of fossil-fuel extraction to areas that were virtually impenetrable before global warming. Humming, growling machines provide constant background buzz in this subjective exploration of a landscape where past and future meld. Northern Drift is an aesthetic, philosophical investigation of mankind and its environment – a relationship akin to shadow-boxing.

Director: Alexis Destoop
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Laszlo Umbreit
Editing: Laurence Vaes
Production: An Archer A Weaver, Stempel Films, Pikene på Broen
Country: Belgium, Norway
Language: English, Norsk, Pусский
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alexis Destoop
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Drift about?
Europe's far north, where Russia and Norway meet, is one of the least populated areas in the world. Nevertheless human intervention is visible in almost every breathtaking vista Alexis Destoop recorded. Cold, calm footage of snowfields, bodies of water, industry and research stations pass by, while a narrator from the near future reports on an investigation whose object remains concealed. In the meantime he reflects on the border as a political construct, the intangible, mythical power of nature and the expansion of fossil-fuel extraction to areas that were virtually impenetrable before global warming. Humming, growling machines provide constant background buzz in this subjective exploration of a landscape where past and future meld. Northern Drift is an aesthetic, philosophical investigation of mankind and its environment – a relationship akin to shadow-boxing.
Who directed Northern Drift?
Northern Drift was directed by Alexis Destoop.
Who stars in Northern Drift?
Northern Drift stars Erik Lambert.
How long is Northern Drift?
Northern Drift has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Northern Drift?
Northern Drift is a Science Fiction film.
Where was Northern Drift produced?
Northern Drift was produced in Belgium, Norway.